{"id":98,"date":"2017-05-08T18:14:17","date_gmt":"2017-05-08T17:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.somervilletorquay.co.uk\/somerville-journal\/?p=98"},"modified":"2018-12-11T10:46:15","modified_gmt":"2018-12-11T10:46:15","slug":"pleasure-by-the-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.somervilletorquay.co.uk\/somerville-journal\/2017\/05\/08\/pleasure-by-the-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"Pleasure By The Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"

Well, May Day came and went – and after a soggy Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, the afternoon turned in to a beautiful day on the Bay. This really is a gorgeous place to be.<\/p>\n

The coming months see any number of local things to see and do. Perhaps the most dramatic will be the 2nd Torbay Airshow, on the 3rd-4th June. Torquay is a perfect spot to watch the Red Arrows, and there will be the magnificent sight of the Lancaster bomber with a Spitfire and Hurricane in support. And let’s not forget that they’re accompanied by the incredibly evocative sound of their Merlin engines. <\/p>\n

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You can find the full itinerary on the web site –<\/p>\n

http:\/\/torbayairshow.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

and at the time of writing we have two rooms left that weekend. Give me a call to book: 01803 294755.<\/p>\n

Of course, the airshow’s not the only attraction! Helen and I love to find new spots to visit – for pleasure and to share with our guests. To that end, a recent visit to Bigbury-on-Sea on the South Devon coast was a revelation. We walked over to Burgh Island (as the tide was out) and wandered around the 25 acre Island with all its steep crevices and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended – and it’s only about a 45 minute drive from Torquay. <\/p>\n

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Regular readers will know that we couldn’t visit somewhere without sample some local food and drink while we were there – and a crab baguette and pint of cider at the Pilchard Inn went down very well. <\/p>\n

But of course you don’t have to travel far for a good meal. We have a good number of local restaurants here in Torquay and what’s more I believe the standard of food is constantly improving. <\/p>\n

John Burton Race has recently opened a restaurant at Torquay’s Grosvenor Hotel Brasserie and we also have the best local fish restaurant at No 7 Fish Bistro, just a short walk away. Paul, the owner, always looks after our guests and the view from the upstairs Wine Bar is perfect for the sun setting over Torquay harbour – perhaps while trying one of their ‘wine flights’. <\/p>\n

So, if you’re keen to make the most of all that’s on offer here on the coast, we do still have some availability over the coming months. And I do love to talk to people! Rather than book online, give me a call – 01803 294755. We will do our best to accommodate you – even if we have a minimum 2\/3 night stay in peak times, sometimes we’ll have a slot free for a one night stay. <\/p>\n

Looking forward to speaking to you and seeing you soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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